No matter which candidate wins the New York City mayoral election — Democrat Bill de Blasio or Republican Joe Lhota — the fate of Muslim students is the city school’s system seems clear: They will have their holy days declared holidays.

It’s a matter of “respect,” Mr. de Blasio said, referring to the 13 percent of city students who claim affiliation with the Muslim faith.

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10-18-2013, 08:06 PM

marv

...and the Jews?

10-18-2013, 10:48 PM

Novaheart

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Originally Posted by marv

...and the Jews?

We were all Jewish on rosh hashanah in Montgomery County.

10-18-2013, 10:49 PM

Novaheart

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Originally Posted by Retread

No matter which candidate wins the New York City mayoral election — Democrat Bill de Blasio or Republican Joe Lhota — the fate of Muslim students is the city school’s system seems clear: They will have their holy days declared holidays.